Campus Safety & Emergency Procedures

Medical Emergency

Emergency Procedures

Radiation

Radiation is energy in the form of waves or moving subatomic particles. It can be classified in two categories: ionizing or non-ionizing. The most common use of the word "radiation" refers to ionizing radiation. Radioactive material is a physical material that emits ionizing radiation.

Ionizing radiation has many practical uses in medicine, research, construction, and other areas. However, it also presents an external and internal health hazard to humans if used improperly.

For Personnel Injury Involving Radioactive Material Contamination

Provide First Aid immediately for serious injuries

Call 911 (9-911 from a campus phone)

Notify Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) at (979) 862-1111

Monitor the injury. If it is possible to remove the contaminated clothing without harming the victim, do so.